FOLAN, James J., Sr., Captain, Malden Fire Dept., retired, of Windham, NH formerly of Malden, April 28th. Devoted husband of the late Rita (O'Shea). Beloved father of Joanne Folan of Northwood, NH, James J. Folan, Jr. of Derry, NH and the late Gail R. Folan. Brother of the late Coleman and Matthew Folan, Mary Amerault, Winifred Folan, Catherine Fisher, Julia Elwell and Dorothy McEwan. Lovingly survived by 4 grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews. Family and friends are kindly invited to attend a Funeral from the Carroll Funeral Home, 721 Salem Street, (Maplewood Square) MALDEN on Friday, May 1st at 8 AM followed by a Funeral Mass celebrated in St. Joseph's Church, 770 Salem St., Malden at 9 o'clock. Visiting Hours in the Carroll Funeral Home on Thursday from 4-8 PM. Services will conclude with interment at Calvary Cemetery, Winchester. Late WWII Navy Veteran and member of the Saugus VFW Post 2346.